Cheogram

Chat on the Jabber network (XMPP protocol); focus on features for gateway users

New in version 2.12.1-6+free

* Per-account colours when multiple accounts
* Per-account quiet hours (applies to messages and calls both)
* Send and decode thumbhash thumbnails for media messages
* Tap on phone numbers and urls in Command UI as links
* Set display name to that of contact (not self) for incoming call
* Fix conversation style notifications from group chats
* Require device unlock rather than account password to change password
* Reply to a PM should also be a PM

The Cheogram Android app allows you to join a worldwide communication network. It especially focuses on features useful to users who want to contact those on other networks as well, such as SMS-enabled phone numbers.

Based on the app Conversations, but with unique features:

* Messages with both media and text, including animated media
* Unobtrusive display of subject lines, where present
* Links to known contacts are shown with their name
* Show timestamps for calls
* Integrates with gateways' add contact flows
* When using a gateway to the phone network, integrate with the native Android Phone app
* Address book integration
* Tag contacts and channels and browse by tag
* Command UI

Where to get service:

Cheogram Android requires you have an account with a Jabber service. You can run your own service, or use one provided by someone else, for example: https://snikket.org/hosting/

Art in screenshots is from https://www.peppercarrot.com by David Revoy, CC-BY. Artwork has been modified to crop out sections for avatars and photos, and in some cases add transparency. Use of this artwork does not imply endorsement of this project by the artist.

License: GNU General Public License v3.0 only
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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Version 2.12.1-6+free (42040) suggested Added on 2023-06-04

arm64-v8a armeabi armeabi-v7a mips x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- connect to paired Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read phone status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
  (5.1)
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- ask to ignore battery optimizations
  
  Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- view Wi-Fi connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- take pictures and videos
  
  This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
- change your audio settings
  
  Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
- display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
  
  Allows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
- This app can appear on top of other apps
  
  This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
- com.cheogram.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Download APK 34 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 2.12.1-5+free (42039) - Added on 2023-05-05

arm64-v8a armeabi armeabi-v7a mips x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- connect to paired Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read phone status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
  (5.1)
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- ask to ignore battery optimizations
  
  Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- view Wi-Fi connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- take pictures and videos
  
  This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
- change your audio settings
  
  Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
- display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
  
  Allows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
- This app can appear on top of other apps
  
  This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
- com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Download APK 34 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 2.12.1-4+free (42038) - Added on 2023-04-06

arm64-v8a armeabi armeabi-v7a mips x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- connect to paired Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read phone status and identity
  
  Allows the app to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows the app to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.
  (5.1)
- have full network access
  
  Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
- view network connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- control vibration
  
  Allows the app to control the vibrator.
- ask to ignore battery optimizations
  
  Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
- access approximate location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
- view Wi-Fi connections
  
  Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- request install packages
  
  Allows an application to request installation of packages.
- take pictures and videos
  
  This app can take pictures and record videos using the camera while the app is in use.
- record audio
  
  This app can record audio using the microphone while the app is in use.
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
- change your audio settings
  
  Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.
- display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
  
  Allows the app to display notifications as full screen activities on a locked device
- This app can appear on top of other apps
  
  This app can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.
- com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Download APK 34 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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